St. Paddy’s Day Trivia! Be wearin’ your Green today or a little guy will be pinching your tush!
March 17th, 2008 . by Mike KellyShamrocks
St. Patrick used the shamrock leaf to symbolize the Trinity, and today many people wear a shamrock to commemorate Saint Patrick’s Day.
Blarney Stone
Blarney Castle is located in County Cork, Ireland. Built in 1446 by Cormac Laidhim McCarthy (Lord of Muskerry) the Blarney stone is located in the southern tower wall
between the main castle wall and the parapet. In order to kiss the stone one has to lie on their back and bend backward (and downward), holding iron bars for support. It is said that the Blarney stone has magical properties. As legend has it an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward a king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly.
Leprechaun
Just what does a Leprechaun look like and why are they so special? A Leprechaun (Irish fairy) looks like a little old man. He’s about 2 feet tall and dresses like a shoemaker with a cocked hat and leather apron. A Leprechaun’s personality is described as aloof and unfriendly. They live alone and pass the time by making shoes. They’re special because they also possess a hidden pot of gold. If you listen closely for the sound of their hammer you might be able to capture one. If you do you can force him (with the threat of bodily violence) to reveal where he’s hidden his treasure. Be careful! Do not take your eyes off him for if you do he will surely vanish and your hopes of finding his treasure will vanish with him.
Green
Why wear green? Probably because you’ll be pinched if you don’t! School children started this tradition. Green is also the color of spring, the shamrock and is connected with hope and nature.
The Luck of the Irish
If you want to be lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? Then follow this advice:
1.Find a four-leaf clover. 2. Wear green 3. Kiss the blarney stone.
4. Catch a Leprechaun if you can. And most important….
5. Buy your next home from Michael John Kelly!!
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow and may trouble avoid you wherever go!
